Carbondale Police are investigating an incident of forgery that reportedly occurred Jan. 15 at a local bar.

Police said a man entered Pinch Penny Pub and identified himself as a nephew of the owners of the business. After ordering a drink, the suspect reportedly presented a payroll check, worth $285.35 for payment.

The pub employee refused the check as a form of payment at first, but when the alleged nephew became angry and threatened the employee, the check was accepted by the employee. The suspect was then given change for the check.

After receiving the change, police said the suspect fled the bar.

During an investigation, police learned that the owners of the business do not have nephews.

According to police, the name on the check was Shawn Duncan, and the man who identified himself as Duncan is described as a 6-foot-tall, 30-year-old white male, heavy set with light brown hair and square-lens eyeglasses.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call the Carbondale Police Department at 457-3200.